Background
Smith, Tal was born on September 27, 1933 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States.
sports association administrator
Smith, Tal was born on September 27, 1933 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States.
Student, Culver (Indiana) Military Academy. Bachelor in Business Administration, Duke University, 1955.
Staff, farm department, Cincinnati Reds, 1958-1960; assistant to general manager, Houston Astros, 1960-1961; farm director Colt.45s, Houston Astros, 1961-1963; assistant to president, Houston Sports Association, 1963-1965; vice-president, director player personnel, Houston Sports Association, 1965-1972; vice-president, director operations, Astrodome-Astrohall Stadium Corporation, Houston, 1972-1973; executive vice president, New York Yankees, New York City, 1973-1975; general manager, Houston Astros, 1975-1976; president, Houston Astros, 1976-1981; owner, operator, Tal Smith Enterprises, Houston, 1981-1994; president, Houston Astros, since 1994.
Officer, United States Air Force, 2 years.
Married Jonnie Smith. Children: Valerie, Randy.